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 Tarrytown, NY - The Westchester Library System (WLS) will hold its 17th annual Book & Author Luncheon on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
The event celebrates National Library Week and features four talented authors, Susan Choi, Andrew Gross, Dee Dee Myers, and Josh Swiller, who will discuss their newly published books. The Luncheon is sponsored by Con Edison, Entergy, and The H.W. Wilson Foundation.
“The Westchester Library System’s Book & Author Luncheon is the highlight of our National Library Week festivities,” said Siobhan A. Reardon, Director of the Westchester Library System.
“Once again, we have an outstanding lineup of authors who are gracious to share their time and talent with us. We look forward to a fabulous event.”This year’s event will be emceed by Ernie Anastos, anchor of the Fox 5 News and author of the children’s book, Ernie & The Big News. The Honorable Amy Paulin of the New York State Assembly will receive the National Library Week Recognition Award for her outstanding contributions to literacy and support of the Westchester Library System.
The Luncheon, held from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, will be followed by an author signing. Registration begins at 11:00am. Ticket prices for the Book & Author Luncheon are $100 for general admission and $150 for a Library Friend, which includes a journal listing and special invitation to an author reception at 11:15am. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (914) 231-3226 or visit www.westchesterlibraries.org
The authors’ books, available for purchase at the event, include:
A Person of Interest by Susan Choi: From an acclaimed novelist, an emotionally complex and riveting story of suspicion, innocence, and regret.
The Dark Tide by Andrew Gross: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Blue Zone comes this second mesmerizing thriller about a woman who must unravel the secrets from her dead husband’s past.
Why Women Should Rule the World by Dee Dee Myers: Myers examines the plight of women in power today through the prism of her own experience as America’s first and only female White House Press Secretary.
The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa by Josh Swiller: A young man’s quest to reconcile his deafness in an unforgiving world leads to a remarkable sojourn in a remote African village.
The Westchester Library System is located at 540 White Plains Road, Suite 200, Tarrytown, NY 10591. For a complete list of programs and events throughout the Westchester Library System, visit the WLS website.
About the Westchester Library System
The Westchester Library System (WLS) includes 38 member public libraries located throughout the County and is one of New York State's 23 public library systems. WLS will commemorate its 50th year beginning November 2008 with a series of kick-off events leading up to the 50th anniversary celebration.
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